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May 25, 2010 Update: Lori Berenson granted parole!
Filed under: international politics, News, progressive politics, US Politics | Tagged: Lori Berenson, Peru, political prisoners | 1 Comment »
Green Parties of Pakistan, US seek an end to US drone attacks inside Pakistan
Posted on May 5, 2009 by iwilder
Green Parties in Pakistan and the US are demanding an end to US military attacks within Pakistan’s borders, which have killed 900 civilians and left villages in ruins. Pakistan Green Party leader Liaquat Ali Shaikh, in a recent tour of American cities, met with American Greens and discussed major points of agreement, especially on the […]
Filed under: 3rd party, Action Alert!, activism, grassroots democracy, Green Party, international politics, nonviolence, Peace, politics, US Politics, war | Tagged: Pakistan | 1 Comment »
Global Warming: How Immediate is the Crisis? video
Posted on May 5, 2009 by iwilder
On Wednesday, April 1, 2009, the Babylon Green Party Gathering featured Dr. Scott Carlin, the founder of the Long Island Climate Solutions Network, speaking about Global Warming: How Immediate is the Crisis? www.BabylonGreens.org Carlin’s speech is part of the Babylon Green Party’s 100 Days Series which is featuring topic that need to addressed in the […]
Filed under: 3rd party, Babylon Politics, Books, Corporations, Ecology, economy, election, elections, energy, Environment, events, Food, Global Warming, grassroots democracy, green, Green Party, international politics, local, long island, Long Island Politics, nature, New York State Politics, News, politics, public access, third party, US Politics, video | Tagged: pisces cafe, Scott Carlin | Leave a Comment »
“Army Arcade” demo: 7 arrested, including Elaine Brower
Posted on May 3, 2009 by kwilder
Check back at wilderside for more updates and action. Someone posted photos of the event on Flickr and NY’s own Mac Bica and Walter G were there and pictured! ( Just found the press release posted as well at Common Dreams. Also, for more information, the group focusing on this work is here: www.shutdowntheaec.net ) […]
Filed under: activism, counter-recruiting, local, long island, Long Island Politics, News, politics, progressive politics, US Politics, war | Tagged: Army arcade, Army Experience Center, counter military recruitment, Elaine Brower, Franklin Mills Mall, military, military recruitment, Philadelphia, war | Leave a Comment »
A new political party and new adventure begins in Minnesota
Posted on May 2, 2009 by kwilder
KW: I met Michael Cavlan when we were both members of the Green Party. I respect him as someone who is sincere and who is an independent thinker – he is also fun and supportive via e-mail. Michael left the Green Party shortly before I did. He has been thinking about new ways to do […]
Filed under: 3rd party, activism, Anti-War, elections, Green Party, News, Peace, politics, progressive politics, Ralph Nader, third party, US Politics | Tagged: Michael Cavlan, Progressive Party | 8 Comments »
In Canada: Cynthia McKinney speaks on May 1st
Posted on May 1, 2009 by kwilder
As earlier reported here, Cynthia McKinney is speaking in Canada today, Friday, May 1, 2009, at the York University Black Student’s Alliance conference. Announcement at read more, link is: here.
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Supreme Court Justice Souter to retire and Reaction of ballot access expert
Posted on April 30, 2009 by kwilder
Reports say that Justice Souter will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of term in June. Link to commentary by Richard Winger of Ballot Access News about Souter, ballot access, and third party and independent candidates.
Filed under: Ballot issues, elections, News, politics, progressive politics, US Politics | Tagged: ballot access, Debates, laws, Richard Winger, Souter, Supreme Court, third parties | Leave a Comment »
Making history: listen to Supreme Court oral arguments on Voting Rights Act
Posted on April 29, 2009 by kwilder
The Supreme Court has an excellent website with history and facts: here. To go to a link to hear the Supreme Court recording listen: here. (excerpt from) New York Times Supreme Court Releases Recording of Voting Rights Argument April 29, 2009 For the first time this term, the Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to release […]
Filed under: election, elections, News, politics, progressive politics, US Politics | Tagged: courts, Supreme Court, voting, Voting Rights | 1 Comment »
Specter leaves Republicans: Are Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins next?
Posted on April 28, 2009 by kwilder
(excerpt from) The Guardian UK Specter haunts the Republicans By Michael Tomasky at his Guardian UK blog
Filed under: democrat, News, republican, US Politics | Tagged: Arlen Specter, democratic party, Olympia Snowe, Republican Party, Susan Collins | 1 Comment »
Tedisco concedes in NY-20, and media ignores Libertarians
Posted on April 24, 2009 by kwilder
In the Congressional race for the 20th District seat in New York, Republican Jim Tedisco has reportedly conceded to Democrat Scott Murphy. Murphy had been endorsed by a Libertarian candidate – Eric Sundwall – who was thrown off the ballot.
Filed under: 3rd party, Ballot issues, election, elections, New York State Politics, News, politics, rants, third party, US Politics | Tagged: Eric Sundwall, Gillibrand, Jim Tedisco, libertarian, Scott Murphy | Leave a Comment »